Which of the following is the correct syntax to update the field status to "active" in a document with ID 1 in index users?

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Elasticsearch - Document Operations

Which of the following is the correct syntax to update the field status to "active" in a document with ID 1 in index users?

APUT /users/_update/1 { "status": "active" }

BGET /users/_update/1 { "doc": { "status": "active" } }

CPOST /users/_update/1 { "doc": { "status": "active" } }

DPOST /users/_doc/1 { "status": "active" }

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Identify the correct HTTP method and endpoint
The update API uses POST method with the path /index/_update/document_id.
Step 2: Check the request body format
The fields to update must be inside the doc object. POST /users/_update/1 { "doc": { "status": "active" } } matches this format exactly.
Final Answer:
POST /users/_update/1 { "doc": { "status": "active" } } -> Option C
Quick Check:
Use POST with _update and doc object [OK]

Quick Trick: Use POST with _update and put fields inside doc [OK]

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